explorer 4wd

Ok so i took the truck to a mechanic for the 4wd. at first he thought the 4wd motor needed to be replaced then came to me and said it wasnt getting power so i needed to replace the GEM module. I did that and still no luck...I lifted the truck and the front driveshaft locks when in 4wd auto but...

02 explorer xls. when i put my truck in 4wheel high or low it starts making a popping noise, then when i take it out it is normal. there also is a pop noise when i have the truck in reverse, back out, then put it in drive. but that dosent happen all the time. 4wd does happen all the time...

I just bought this 97 Explorer from a guy who was having trouble with the 4wd wanting to engage when you make a sharp right or left turn. He took it to Ford and had a software update which corrected the problem for a week, now its doing it again. Can someone tell me is it possible for me to...

I'm thinking about buying this one, I've checked it out and although I know the dealers clean 'em up real nice I have reservations about the 4WD/AWD systems. I've looked through the general forum and didn't see any specific complaints, and because of the area we're in I suspect the 4WD function...

I want to know the steps to replace a front oil seal on my 1994 Ford Explorer 6 cyl, 4wd. Are there any special tools?

Hello I just changed the left (drivers side) timing chain cassette and before putting everything back together I want to make sure I have the timing right. I haven't installed the jack shaft chain or its tensioner etc either, I have the crank key way facing up which should be #1 cylinder on tdc...

I just read through "gijoecam's" sticky thread on 4WD not working and found that my front driveshaft still moves when 4Whi is switched on. Here's an excerpt from the thread: Now I'm trying to narrow it down to mechanical or electrical and I can't seem to find any followups regarding this...

Anyone know the range of tire sizes I can fit on my 4wd 05 Explorer? I believe stock is 235 65 17. I'm looking to get somewhat of a larger tire that won't cause problems with my transmission and suspension. I have 245's on now and they are completely shot. I like the General Grabbers, the...

To start i just bought a 1996 explorer xlt 4.0 4wd auto the other day and it has some shifting issue. the first thing that happened was i was driving 35/40 mph and let off the gas and it rev'd really high untill i hit the gas again. it only does this when d/shifting and it does this all the...

I need a front diff. for a 2000 Explorer 4.0 4WD. Will one from the AWD work and is the one from a V8 the same as the V6?

Hello, I have a 1997 Ford explorer sport. My 4wd light comes on and i can getg the 4wd lo to come on as well, However it will not go into 4wd. The rear tires just spin. Could this just be the hub assembly finally took a crap on me. Any help would be great. Thanks!

Our rear heat is blowing cold. We had a mechanic flush the rear heater core, but no change. He said he thinks possibly a door is not opening allowing hot air through the system. Any experience and fixes for this?

Hello, I have a 2005 Explorer XLT I am having problems with the 4WD. When I start driving the explorer it feels like the 4wd is engaging and disengaging and the 4wd light on the dash comes on and off. The 4wd selector remains in 4wd auto when this happens. I can select 4wd high or low and the...

Hi, guys i need some help. I have code P0141, i know what it means O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 2), but i dont know the location of the 02 sensor. I look every where on the forums but i didnt find it. Does any body know where the o2 is located in my :exp: 1997 Ford...

ive dug around in this for a couple hours and checked some things, but heres whats goin on. had around 6 flashing lights (4wd)in the dash,and 4hi or 4lo never lights in the dash or actually works either. it does engage automatically if you romp on it it gravel. i took the motor off the transfer...

:rolleyes:I'm hoping someone can please help! My 93 explorer (4wd, 4.0 with a/c) has recently been shredding belts! I assumed it was the a/c clutch assemb., so I purchased another belt, bypassing the a/c. No help. It is still making strange noises (somewhat of a squeal, but more of a...

I just bought a 1998 Explorer Sport 2dr with an automatic transmission. It has the 4.0L V6 SOHC but I'm confused to see if it has the 160hp or the 205hp engine. How could I find out?

I need the torque specs for the front suspension on a 1995 Explorer 4.0 4WD. I don't currently have a service manual. I am going to be replacing the lower ball joints and want to make sure that I get everything torqued to spec when I am done replacing the joints. specifically I need the specs...

Please move ahead to last post for most up to date info...... Hello all. Back again with another transmission issue. My brother recently purchased (3 weeks ago) a 1994 Explorer 4 door 4x4 with 4.0L and 100,000 miles on it. The truck has been doing fine for about 3 weeks with no real...

I am looking for clues to as what Trasmission is in the 1995 Ford Explorer 4WD Automatic It slips out of gear while driving and now doesnt work at all

Hey Ford lovers, I have a '65 fairlane 500 wagon that I want to make 4wd or AWD. does anyone have suggestions for a drive train that will keep it as low as possible. I will fabricate all necessary alterations. I want to use Ford drive train at all costs, with a 302/5.0. thanks.

I know that there is a thread that has photos that shows how to make a simple repair to the 4wd switch motor by removing the motor and the rotating the worn washer that makes contact to engage the 4wd. Can some one please direct me to that thread? Thanks, Weldtron John

My wifes 03 Explorer $WD auto has 98k miles. 1) When turning the wheel hard to the left then applying the brakes a loud clunk sound comes from the front passenger wheel well. I think it may be the sway bar ends? 2) I will be doing upper ball joints (I think I'll have to buy an upper...

I've searched this and other forums about an intermittent speedometer/odometer failure and the feedback seems very inconsistent. I've got the 5 speed auto, Limited Slip Differential and 4WD on the 4.0 SOHC. My speedo started to intermittently fail about 6 months ago. It usually works when I...

Hello everyone this is my 1st post, I have an 00 Explorer 4wd 4 door, xls model the Air Bag light blinks 3x then 6x then stays on, any thoughts? Thanks for all your help, Stace[/B]

Hi all the indicator lights for the high and low 4wd are flashing together on my dash board every 1-2 minutes. This doesnt seem to effect its driving but i was wondering if anyone knew how to shut them down and if its a major problem ?

Is there a way to eliminate the 4wd Auto and make it a part time 4wd? The clutches in my transfer case is engaging at low speeds causing binding when turning at low speeds in my '02 Explorer. I just replace the 4x4EC behind the glove box. Any help would be great.

Have jumped the transfercase to see if it works and it does. Tested the switch and it works. When you test the module it lights up and shuts off after 15 seconds or so but when you press the 4wd buttons their is no clicking sound. Don't know what else their is left to check, also am not sure...

I have a 1994 Explorer with 4L engine, Eddie Bauer version, with pushbutton activation of 4WD, with a second button for low gear. What I really need to determine is whether it is worth putting the money into repairing the 4WD unit or whether it's just money thrown away. Sometimes the light...

Will a 99 explorer 4wd trans and transfer case fit on a 96 ranger? hey are both 4.0 v6's. sorry if this question is answered somewhere i just searched it and found nothing.

i have a 1999 explorer with 33" tires and running on stock gearing.. anyway about a month ago i noticed that the auto 4wd stopped operating.. but i was like oh well i live in florida im not real worried about that anyways.. but then last weekend i am about to go do some offroading with some of...

My 02 Ford Explorer 4WD won't work. I have checked it over and found the motor bad on the transfer case so I replaced it and still doesn't work. I found the module, but not sure how to test it. I do know that I have a back feed to the switch in the dash. This switch has 4 auto, 4...

I have a 92 exploder 4 wd just had the front pump and front seal replaced, but when I put it back in the truck it wont shift from first, I hooked up the trans lines and there was a line that ran to almost the back of the trans and hooked onto a round silver thing on the side of the tranny. I...

Was wondering if any body could help, My dad just passed and my mom is looking at a 04 limited explorer 4wd. I dont know much about these trucks and was wondering about reliability of the 4wd system, it says 2hi 4hi and has a all wd option, i generally dont like allwd vehicles. I am concerned...

I have a 2002 explorer that engages into 4wd low as soon as it is put into gear. I push the 4wd high and auto buttons to get it to come back out, and when I turn or slow down it goes back into 4wd low again. I had to disconnect the 4wd control module to keep it in 2wd all the time. I have...

Well, I got under the girls vehicle in bright daylight a week after cleaning everything and its not the modulator. Fresh tranny fluid at the bell housing. She wants to get rid of it in the spring. Looks like a lot of wprk to drop the tranny and probably find worn bushings in adddition to seals...

just got the tranny rebuilt in my '95 XLT. it had sat up for about a year with a broken intermediate band. I would crank it about once a month & drive it around the yard a little. other than that it just sat there. I had used the 4wd about 5 months ago to get my brothers truck unstuck from my...

Can anyone help explain what exactly 4WD Auto is? Is it true 4WD, or is it more or less AWD?? How is it off road, the snow, etc?? Compared to my Bronco (stock) is the 4WD system different? Thanks for input.

what should i check first? 4wd light comes on when switch is used and truck does go into low aswell but definitly not in 4wd even though the light says it is. when i put it into 4wd low it does go into low the light works but does not go into4wd. any help would be great?

I LIVE IN LAS VEGAS AND NEED SOME FABRICATOR TO LIFT THIS FOR ME. ANY HELP WOULD BE EXTREMELY APPRECIATED. JUST LIKE THE H1.:thumbsup: